Missouri Historical Society

We Are St. Louis—And We’re Shaping the Future Together 

At the Missouri Historical Society, we believe building a stronger St. Louis starts with understanding our shared past- and that work begins with our youngest learners. 

Last year, we served over 21,000 students and teachers at all three of our locations: the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library & Research Center. These age-appropriate field trips and programs are led by passionate educators and designed to spark curiosity, empathy, and connection. 94% of teachers say their students connected personally to the people, places, and stories of our region. 

The Missouri Historical Society is committed to keeping all of its exhibits, programs, and field trips free to the public- allowing every student the opportunity to experience all that MHS has to offer, no matter their economic situation. 

But that commitment to keep our programs free requires additional funding, and we need your help to support these efforts. 

This Give STL Day, your gift of just $10 will cover the cost for one student to experience a field trip at the Missouri History Museum, and a gift of $250 will cover the cost for an entire class to visit the museum and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Your gift also helps to support educator training, teaching materials, and supplies that make every visit meaningful. Your donation helps ensure educators have the training, materials, and supplies they need to create meaningful experiences for every visitor. It also supports efforts that enrich learning in new ways- like reimagined galleries, signature events, and expanded access to our collection. 

Together, we can inspire the next generation and build a stronger St. Louis- one student at a time. 

Learn more about our PreK-12 learning initiatives here: PreK–12 Programs | Missouri Historical Society